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Australia’s financial intelligence agency is cracking down on inactive crypto exchanges, warning they could be deregistered to prevent misuse by criminals. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre — also known as AUSTRAC — said many crypto exchange providers are…
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Australia has cracked down on 95 companies that are believed to have operated crypto investment and romance scams under the guise of legitimate businesses. In its latest enforcement action against cryptocurrency crimes, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission confirmed in…
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Crypto ATM providers have received a warning from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre that those who don’t fully comply with anti-money laundering rules will face legal action. According to a Mar. 31 press release statement, AUSTRAC’s cryptocurrency task…
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Crypto exchanges and stablecoin issuers in Australia could soon face stricter licensing rules under a proposed regulatory shake-up. On March 20, the Treasury released a new policy paper outlining plans to bring key parts of the digital asset industry under…
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The Australian Federal Police have kicked off an investigation into a major crypto scam where fraudsters posed as Binance representatives to defraud locals. In a joint statement, the AFP, National Anti-Scam Centre, and Binance Australia revealed that the scam was…
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WonderFi is considering partnerships that would bring derivatives trading to its platforms, Bitbuy and Coinsquare, in Canada and Australia. Vancouver-based WonderFi Technologies Inc. is exploring a new partnership to bring derivatives trading to its crypto platforms, Bitbuy and Coinsquare, in…
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Australia’s government has ruled out creating a crypto reserve, focusing instead on regulation. Australia will not follow the United States in creating a strategic crypto reserve, despite President Donald Trump‘s efforts to make the U.S. the “Crypto Capital of the…
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Chin’s CBDC expansion seems to be reshaping global trade networks, leaving Australia at a crossroads between Beijing and Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to ban a U.S. digital dollar could shake up global finance, as the West is already…
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The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has warned cryptocurrency exchanges and remittance providers to follow anti-money laundering laws or face the consequences. In a press release statement published on its official website, the agency revealed that it is now…
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Alchemy Pay announced its successful registration as a Digital Currency Exchange Provider with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre as of Jan. 27. This regulatory approval enables Alchemy Pay (ACH) to provide secure and seamless fiat-to-crypto payment services within…
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Niagara Regional Police is collaborating with leading cryptocurrency ATM operators in Ontario to launch a public awareness campaign aimed at combating fraud. On Jan. 21, the Niagara Regional Police Service, based in Ontario, Canada, announced it is partnering with cryptocurrency…
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Two couples of vendors in Ballarat exhibited their 582m² land block for sale, accepting only Bitcoin payments. Why do people sell real estate for crypto, and how does the latter disrupt the real estate market? The land in question The…
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Binance’s Australian arm comes under fire from Australian regulators that accuse the crypto exchange of falsely categorizing local clients as wholesale clients, exposing them to risky crypto assets. According to a press release published on Dec. 18, the Australian Securities…
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AMP has made a $27 million investment in Bitcoin, becoming the first major superannuation fund in Australia to enter the crypto market. AMP Wealth Management, one of Australia‘s largest wealth managers with billions in assets under management, has invested $27…
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Hackers have compromised the personal data of over 58,000 customers of United States-based Bitcoin ATM operator Byte Federal. According to a filing with the Maine Attorney General’s office, Byte Federal was breached on September 30 by an unknown attacker who…
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